Grace Valmadrid

Global Business Director at Giftpack

๐ŸŸ My responsibilities at Giftpack?

I lead the Business team, overseeing its performance and guiding them toward our KPIs. I am also responsible for other critical roles such as policy formulation, planning and forecasting, and financial and management reporting.

โ›ฉ What is your vision for Giftpack?

I would like Giftpack to offer more innovative solutions and become the go-to platform for gifting.

๐Ÿฆ€ What is the best part of working at Giftpack?

I'm new to everything!

๐Ÿ† What's my definition of success?

Success is about not allowing my shortcomings and fears to hold me back.

๐Ÿฅ• What motivates you

Goals, targets, and deadlines. Great results. Opportunities to learn.

๐Ÿ—ฃ My communication style

I am comfortable speaking with colleagues at all levels. I can be persuasive and assertive, adapting my approach to fit the needs of any given situation.

๐Ÿ˜ƒ Qualities I value

Being motivated, proactive, reliable, accountable, responsible, and trustworthy.

โš™๏ธ What are some of your best / worst work habits?

I will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

๐Ÿ˜’ Pet peeves

At work? Poor communication or lack of clear instructions. Being micromanaged.

๐Ÿง What do people misunderstand about me

That I am very confident and can speak in front of any crowd. I actually feel uncomfortable and anxious about public speaking.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun fact about me

I have watched the summer solstice sunrise inside the Stonehenge ring of stones.

๐Ÿด Favorite Food

Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese, Greek, Thai, and Vietnamese. I love my burgers and steaks. Do ice cream and popcorn count as food?

๐ŸŽถ Favorite Music

Before, I only listened to R&B, pop, and a bit of alternative music. But now, I also enjoy electronic music.

๐ŸŽฅ Favorite Movie

There are no particular favorites. I love comedy, adventure, action, and spy movies.

๐Ÿฆธ If you could be any superhero, who would it be and why?

Buttercup. Powerpuff Girls are considered superheroes, right?

๐Ÿ’ƒ Hobbies / Interests outside of work

Beauty. Food. Outdoor activities: biking, hiking, going to the beach, and dance and music festivals. Traveling, of course.

Location

Taipei City, Taiwan

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Work style

How I prefer to work

Office

Morning

Mostly in a team

Qualities I value in my colleagues

  • Efficiency
  • work ethic
  • reliability
  • adaptability
  • self-motivation

My communication style

  • Open
  • assertive
  • direct
  • proactive
  • transparent

My pet peeves

  • Poor communication
  • inconsiderateness
  • unreliability
  • laziness
  • micromanagement

Personal Q&A

  • If you didn't have this job, what would you be doing instead?

    Makeup artist. Or still a business manager at a bank.

Timeline

  • Global Business Director

    Current role

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